After 36 football games and a 15-21 record, the Derek Dooley era at Tennessee has officially come to an end.
The 44-year-old Dooley was dismissed Sunday morning by vice chancellor and director of athletics Dave Hart on the heels of the Vols' 41-18 loss at Vanderbilt, a game that marked Dooley's final appearance as head coach at the University of Tennessee.
UT officials confirmed the news this morning to VolQuest.com, and a press conference to discuss the move is expected to take place later this afternoon.